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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 99123: White Majority and Native American Population Shifts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 99123 in Electric City, Washington, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 82% white and 17% Native American. The median income is $59,799, and the population has decreased to 495 residents.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced changes in its racial composition while maintaining its "White Majority" status. In 2013, 89% of the population identified as white. From 2013 to 2020, the Native American population increased from 2% to 25%, briefly pushing the community towards "Moderate Diversity." Since 2020, this trend has slightly reversed, with the white population increasing from 73% to 82% and the Native American population decreasing from 25% to 17%. Other racial groups have consistently maintained minimal representation.
The economic landscape of the zip code has shown correlations with its demographic shifts. The median income has fluctuated significantly, ranging from $59,799 in 2020 and 2022 to $82,464 in 2021. There has been a general trend of population decline, from 784 residents in 2013 to 495 in 2022, representing a 37% decrease. The period of highest diversity (2019-2020) coincided with a slight dip in median income, while the subsequent decrease in diversity in 2021 was accompanied by a significant spike in median income.
These trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. The consistent population decrease in this zip code aligns with a broader trend of population decline in many rural American communities. The significant fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp increase in 2021, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. The increase in the Native American population, though recently reversed, could be part of a larger trend of increased recognition and self-identification among Native American communities across the United States.
In conclusion, zip code 99123 in Electric City, Washington, remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but has experienced noteworthy demographic shifts over the past decade. These changes, particularly the temporary increase in the Native American population, have been accompanied by significant economic fluctuations and a consistent decline in overall population. These trends reflect both local dynamics and broader national patterns of rural demographic and economic change.
